Data Scientists Salary in Provo, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT

Median annual salary $106,990 -5% vs national
Median hourly $51.44
10th percentile $56,140
90th percentile $169,130
Employed locally 910
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,140
    25th
    $79,220
    50th (median)
    $106,990
    75th
    $141,940
    90th
    $169,130

    Provo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,745 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 111% Median Data Scientists salary is 11% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Data Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $166,300
    Idaho Falls, ID $164,030
    Washington $158,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $157,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $156,830

    Nearby metros — Data Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $123,060
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $122,370
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $117,940
    Utah $116,420
    Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $114,300
    Connecticut $109,960

    Related occupations in Provo, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$127,640
    Computer User Support Specialists$52,330
    Web Developers$100,620
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$82,770
    Computer Occupations, All Other$98,630
    Computer Systems Analysts$99,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Provo?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Provo, UT is $51.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.13 or more per hour.

    Is Provo above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Provo, UT is 5% below the national median of $112,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Data Scientists in Provo?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $56,140 per year in Provo, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,220.